Next Framework Programme (FP10)
01WHAT’S UP
02INTRODUCTION
The next (10th) Framework Programme for Research and Innovation is currently referred to as “FP10“. While FP10 is scheduled to start only in January 2028, reflections on how European research, technology and innovation funding through this programme should be shaped have already started:
- Numerous Member States, Associated countries and stakeholder organisations already tabled position/discussion papers.
- Member States and EEA countries together delivered their recommendations for FP 10 under the roof of ERAC on 26 June 2024.
- The European Commission has installed a High Level Expert Group, chaired by former Portuguese Minister for Research, Manuel Heitor, with the task to provide the Commission with advice on the future Framework Programme by November 2024. In addition, the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe is on the way, and the final report – which should deliver valuable insights into the implementation of the current Framework Programme (Horizon Europe) – is expected to be published in spring 2025.
- Furthermore, the European Council invited Enrico Letta to provide a report on the internal market, which was published in May 2024, and Mario Draghi will deliver a report on EU’s competitiveness commissioned by the EC.
All these activities should feed into the preparatory work of the European Commission for its legislative proposal for the 10th Framework Programme. The proposal is expected to be published by mid-2025, followed by negotiations in Council and at the European Parliament, with a view to adoption before the end of 2027.